Property Damage Legal Options

Summary

If someone breaks your table in California, you may consider pursuing charges such as vandalism or trespass to chattels. If the damage was accidental, negligence might be applicable. Its important to determine if the person responsible is willing to compensate for the damage. Legal sources include the California Civil Code, Penal Code, and reputable legal databases.

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if someone breaks my table what can I charge them with in california
In California, if someone breaks your table, you might consider charging them with:
- Vandalism: Intentionally damaging someone else's property.
- Trespass to Chattels: Interfering with your personal property.
Do you know who broke your table, and was it done intentionally?
the got on my table to practice a tick-tok dance and it broke
In California, you could potentially pursue a claim for:
- Negligence: If their actions were careless and resulted in the damage.
- Trespass to Chattels: If they interfered with your personal property.
Do you know if the person involved is willing to compensate for the damage?
what are your sources
For legal information, I typically refer to:
- California Civil Code and Penal Code
- Judicial Council of California resources
- Official state and local government websites
- Reputable legal databases (e.g., FindLaw, Justia)
Is the person willing to compensate for the damage?